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NFL · Wild Card · January 10, 2004 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2003 Wild Card Recap

Panthers defeat Rams 29–23 in Wild Card

Shi Smith led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 29–23 Wild Card finish.

Carolina Panthers 29 13–5 Winner
Final 29–23
Los Angeles Rams 23 12–5
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
29–23
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 10–9 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
Shi Smith
Game date
January 10, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 6 REC · 163 YDS · 1 TD +16.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Delhomme 16/31 · 269 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 5 REC · 70 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • I.Bruce 7 REC · 116 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 9 REC · 78 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bulger 27/52 · 318 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 29–23 LA
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 10–9 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Shi Smith
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2004-01-10

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 29–23 on 2004-01-10. Shi Smith posted a game-high +16.63 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Q6T
Carolina Panthers01067629
LA36311023

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CARCarolina Panthers
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 5:37FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-3

    (5:37) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  2. LALA
    Q2 13:30FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 8
    Score
    0-6

    (13:30) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 11:35TD
    JDJ. Delhomme

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    6-6

    (11:35) 17-J.Delhomme right tackle to LA 6 for -1 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 6, recovered by CAR-87-M.Muhammad at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LA at 11:22.)

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 11:22XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-6

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  5. LALA
    Q2 7:02FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 6
    Score
    7-9

    (7:02) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 1:12FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 27
    Score
    10-9

    (1:12) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  7. LALA
    Q3 11:30FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 33
    Score
    10-12

    (11:30) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 7:51FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 34
    Score
    13-12

    (7:51) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 0:50FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 16
    Score
    16-12

    (:50) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 8:57TD
    BHB. Hoover

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 7
    Score
    22-12

    (8:57) 45-B.Hoover right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 8:50XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    23-12

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  12. LALA
    Q4 2:44TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    23-18

    (2:44) 28-M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 2:39Safety
    MBM. Bulger

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    23-20

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  14. LALA
    Q4 0:03FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    23-23

    (:03) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  15. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q6 15:00TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 69
    Score
    29-23

    (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +16.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.14 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  3. 3I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  5. 5Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  6. 6Shaquan DavisShaquan Davis · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +3.53 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Looker · LA · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Shi Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+16.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.77 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+7.87 EPA): (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.53 total EPA
  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.106-0.003
Offensive success rate45.9%43.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.303+0.057
Rush EPA/play+0.175-0.293
Defensive EPA/play+0.003-0.106
Defensive success rate57.0%54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +10.35 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • LA: 13 drives, -0.24 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — J. Delhomme (Q2 11:35)
  • Carolina Panthers — B. Hoover (Q4 8:57)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q4 2:44)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q6 15:00)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q1 5:37)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 13:30)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 7:02)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 1:12)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q3 11:30)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 7:51)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 0:50)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–6. LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q2 11:35); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 11:22) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–3. LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 33 (Q3 11:30) — (11:30) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 34 (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q3 0:50) — (:50) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 11–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) 45-B.Hoover right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:50) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; LA found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 28-M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The game: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 69 (Q6 15:00) — (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q6 15:00) — (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +62.0% · EPA +7.87]
  • Carolina Panthers (OT 4:36) — (4:36) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 40 yards to LA 13, Center-56-J.Kyle, fair catch by 82-M.Furrey. [WPA +56.9% · EPA +0.07]
  • LA (OT 1:12) — (1:12) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CAR 35. 24-R.Manning to CAR 35 for no gain (81-T.Holt). [WPA +55.5% · EPA -1.83]
  • Carolina Panthers (OT 9:42) — (9:42) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -38.7% · EPA -3.86]
  • Carolina Panthers (OT 0:21) — (:21) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 31 for -3 yards (66-B.Young). [WPA +33.3% · EPA -0.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q6 15:00) — (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +62.0% · EPA +7.87]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:52) — (:52) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-T.Polley at LA 38. 52-T.Polley to CAR 25 for 37 yards (20-D.Foster). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.36]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) 48-S.Davis left tackle pushed ob at LA 4 for 64 yards (35-A.Williams). CAR #48 Stephen Davis injured on the play. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.85]
  • LA (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Grant at LA 44. 27-D.Grant to LA 28 for 16 yards (86-B.Manumaleuna). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.73]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 5:37 · CAR 2 · Score 0-3
    (5:37) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  2. LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:30 · CAR 8 · Score 0-6
    (13:30) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:35 · LA 5 · Score 6-6
    (11:35) 17-J.Delhomme right tackle to LA 6 for -1 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 6, recovered by CAR-87-M.Muhammad at LA 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Tim
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:22 · LA 2 · Score 7-6
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 7:02 · CAR 6 · Score 7-9
    (7:02) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · LA 27 · Score 10-9
    (1:12) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  7. LA FG (+3) — Q3 11:30 · CAR 33 · Score 10-12
    (11:30) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 7:51 · LA 34 · Score 13-12
    (7:51) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 0:50 · LA 16 · Score 16-12
    (:50) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 8:57 · LA 7 · Score 22-12
    (8:57) 45-B.Hoover right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 8:50 · LA 2 · Score 23-12
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · CAR 1 · Score 23-18
    (2:44) 28-M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA Safety (+2) — Q4 2:39 · CAR 2 · Score 23-20
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  14. LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · CAR 15 · Score 23-23
    (:03) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  15. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q6 15:00 · LA 69 · Score 29-23
    (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs LA on 2004-01-10?

The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 29-23 in Wild Card, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs LA?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, LA 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, LA 6; Q3: Carolina Panthers 6, LA 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, LA 11; Q6: Carolina Panthers 6, LA 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 29, LA 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs LA?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Delhomme (Q2 11:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Hoover (Q4 8:57) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q4 2:44) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q6 15:00) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 5:37, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 13:30, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 7:02, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 11:30, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 7:51, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 0:50, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs LA?

M. Bulger (LA), 51.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.53 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 51.6% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs LA?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+7.87 EPA): (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Carolina Panthers vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Carolina Panthers won 29-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L

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